These columns list arrests and not convictions, unless otherwise stated. Anyone listed here who is later found not guilty or has had the charges against them dropped is welcome to inform this newspaper. The information will be confirmed and printed.
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/20/24
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or DUI charges by HCSO, CPD, FHP...
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2/20/24
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/20/24
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An Okeechobee woman was the victim of fraud last week when someone convinced...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/19/24 |
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A 55-year-old Miami woman was killed Monday morning when the vehicle she...
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2/19/24
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An Okeechobee contractor is in hot water after allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and then not performing any work.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/24 |
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An Okeechobee man was air-lifted to Lawnwood Medical Center Sunday after ...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/16/24 |
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A driver reportedly asked a deputy for a break prior to his DUI arrest last week.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/24 |
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An Okeechobee woman was arrested last week after reportedly smuggling drugs into the county jail.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/24 |
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An Okeechobee County Building Department employee was concerned last week when a man seemed to be issuing a threat.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/15/24 |
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges by the...
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2/14/24
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On Saturday, Feb. 10, The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office and Glades County Sheriff’s...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/14/24 |
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On Wednesday, Feb. 7, The Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office held its annual swearing-in and pinning ceremony, along with announcing promotions, citation awards, and employee …
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 2/14/24 |
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Criteria for award of scholarships are that the student have graduated from high school in Hendry or Glades counties ...
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News by Hendry-Glades Bar Association
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2/14/24
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![MOORE HAVEN -- At the Glades County Commission meeting on Feb. 12, two Glades County employees, Firefighter/EMT Hunter Mehrer, and Firefighter/EMT Hilario Rodriguez, were presented with a Valor Pin and Certificate of Valor for their services performed on Dec. 29, 2023.. From Left to Right: Commissioner Tony Whidden, Public Safety Director Angela Snow-Colegrove, Commission Chairman Tim Stanley, Firefighter/EMT Rodriguez, Firefighter/EMT Mehrer, Public Safety Chief of Operations Lawrence Factor, Commissioner Jerry Sapp, and Commissioner Hattie Taylor. [Photo courtesy Glades County Government]](https://eta.creativecirclecdn.com/scfl/medium/20240213-132337-Glades%20County%20Valor.jpg)
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Two Glades County Firefighter/EMTs were honored for bravery at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Glades County Commission.
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2/14/24
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges...
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2/13/24
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The following individuals were arrested on felony or driving under the influence (DUI) charges ...
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2/13/24
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NAPLES - Yesterday (Feb. 9) , the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a crash involving a plane and two vehicles …
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2/10/24
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At 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, FHP Troopers were on scene of a small airplane landing on southbound Interstate 75, …
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Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
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2/9/24
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report...
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2/9/24
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